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Add 45/3 and 40/36

1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 1 4/36

45/3 + 40/36 is 145/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    45/3 = 45 × 12/3 × 12 = 540/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    40/36 = 40 × 1/36 × 1 = 40/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/36 + 40/36 = 540 + 40/36 = 580/36
  5. 580/36 simplified gives 145/9
  6. So, 45/3 + 40/36 = 145/9
    In mixed form: 161/9

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